Diamictite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Rhyolite

The general Diamictite and Rhyolite definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. On the other hand, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Diamictite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Rhyolite

The history of Diamictite and Rhyolite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Diamictite and Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

Diamictite and Rhyolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diamictite and Rhyolite. In this section, you will know about Diamictite and Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diamictite is Southern Mongolia whereas Origin of Rhyolite is North America. It is interesting to know the name of Diamictite and Rhyolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Diamictite is Unknown and the discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen.

Etymology of Diamictite and Rhyolite

Along with Diamictite and Rhyolite definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Rhyolite. Etymology of Diamictite and Rhyolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Rhyolite. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Rhyolite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Rhyolite are listed below.

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Rhyolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock